Sony HX30V vs Sony RX1R II

Let's take a more detailed look at the Sony HX30V vs Sony RX1R II, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both are designed by Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the HX30V (18MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the HX30V (1/2.3") and RX1R II (Full frame) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The HX30V was released 4 years earlier than the RX1R II which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony HX30V being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the HX30V grades versus the RX1R II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The complete galleries are provided at Sony HX30V Gallery & Sony RX1R II Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony HX30V comes with exterior dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Sony RX1R II has sizing of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the HX30V compared to the RX1R II.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HX30V and RX1R II is 90 and 78 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by checking specs. The pic here will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX30V and RX1R II.

All in all, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The HX30V because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Sony RX1R II will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 24MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged HX30V is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.